One of the biggest items on the Annual Town Meeting warrant is a proposed $3.2 million bond for major road resurfacing and drainage improvements across 12 town roads.
If
The Pembroke Fire Department took delivery of a new 2026 Pierce Enforcer pumper truck last week. The $685,000 vehicle replaces a 2008 engine that was nearing the end of
The Conservation Commission has approved construction of a new 1.2-mile loop trail at the Tucker Preserve. The trail will connect existing paths and provide better access to the North
The official warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting has been released, featuring 28 articles ranging from routine appropriations to major policy changes.
Highlights include a proposed $2.1 million
Construction crews began work this week on new sidewalks along Center Street between Main Street and the Town Common. The $420,000 project will improve pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Work
The Pembroke Police Department has seen a 40% increase in package theft reports since the start of the holiday shopping season. Most incidents occur during daytime hours when residents are
The Economic Development Committee is seeking public input on a proposed downtown revitalization plan. Ideas include improved lighting, wayfinding signs, public art installations, and more green space.
A community forum
The Pembroke Historical Commission is looking for volunteers to help record oral histories from longtime residents. The project aims to preserve stories from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Training will
The Select Board approved the purchase of a new sidewalk tractor and a heavy-duty dump truck for the Department of Public Works at a cost of $312,000.
The equipment
Residents and contractors can now apply for building, electrical, plumbing, and other permits entirely online through the town’s new permitting portal.
The system, powered by ViewPoint Cloud, allows users
After months of debate, the Select Board voted 4-1 to approve new regulations for short-term rentals in Pembroke. Hosts must now register annually and limit rentals to 90 days per
The School Committee held its first public forum on expanding full-day kindergarten to all elementary schools. Currently, only Hobomock offers the program.
Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Walsh presented cost estimates of